We lift up your students before the throne of grace, dear Lord, knowing that the weight of mental health struggles can feel overwhelming and isolating. Father, we ask that You would surround each one with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. May they feel Your presence near, reminding them that they are never alone, for You have promised, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5 WEB).
Lord, we pray for strength for these young hearts, that they would find courage in You, the source of all power. When anxiety, depression, or despair threaten to consume them, remind them of Your truth: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 WEB). Help them to cast their cares upon You, knowing that You care deeply for them (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).
We also ask that You would fill them with hope, Lord. In moments of darkness, let Your light break through, reminding them that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5 WEB). Teach them to be kind to themselves, to extend the same grace and compassion they would offer to others. Help them to see themselves through Your eyes—as Your beloved children, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14 WEB).
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that seek to steal, kill, and destroy their peace. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17 WEB), and we pray that they would stand firm in the truth of Your Word. Surround them with godly influences—friends, mentors, and counselors—who will point them to You and speak life into their circumstances.
Lord, if any of these students do not yet know You as their Savior, we pray that they would come to understand the depth of Your love for them. Help them to see that You are not distant or indifferent to their pain but that You sent Your Son, Jesus, to bear their burdens and offer them eternal hope. May they turn to You, the Author and Perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2 WEB), and find in You the peace that only comes from knowing You.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3 WEB). Amen.